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James Dean Autographed East Of Eden Photograph

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Autographs - Original Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
James Dean Autographed East Of Eden Photograph
No actor in history has created such a lasting impression with only three movies (and several TV dramas) to his name. Movies that were made and released in only a three year period. And what movies they were! "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955), "East of Eden" (1955) and "Giant" (1956). The actor is, of course James Dean. Because his window of fame was as short lived as his life (it's incredible to realize he was only 24 when he died), autographs of this legend are extremely rare. Not only because no one was interested in obtaining one until virtually the end of his life, but because Dean himself was almost psychopathically private, and not one to sign his name, or stand around long enough to be asked. This is B&W 8"x10" re-production still from his first feature "East of Eden" (1955), showing Dean as Cal Trask confronting his father Adam (Raymond Massey), who has just learned that his investment and experiment in frozen lettuce has "melted away". It is signed by James Dean over his image. It was most likely signed between his productions of "Rebel" and "Giant". Originally purchased from Myron Ross, UACC dealer. Comes with a Letter of Provenience. A true rare motion picture historic treasure.